TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS
The Medical Coding Specialist Program provides students the skills and knowledge required for entry-level positions in the medical coding field. Medical coders typically work in medical offices, clinics, hospitals and insurance companies as a part of the healthcare team. Delta Techs medical coding training instructs students in the analysis of medical records (charts) and the assignment of codes. Coding? refers to transforming the written or verbal description of diseases, injuries and procedures into numerical designations. Medical coders index diagnoses and procedures to provide information for reimbursement purposes. Medical coding classes also include anatomy and medical terminology. Students will learn about diseases that affect the human body, etiology, pathology, symptoms, signs, diagnostics and treatment in order to properly code medical records. Delta Techs medical coding program gives students the training needed to become familiar with the content of a medical record. Students will learn to locate the necessary information to support or provide specificity for accurate coding.
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Pre-requisites required: 35 weeks, 9 months Summary of Program Requirements Applicants must: (1) provide proof of high school diploma or recognized equivalency, (2) be proficient in speaking, writing, reading, and comprehending English, (3) have a personal interview with an authorized representative of the school, (4) complete a Health Affidavit/Screening, and (5) have a valid drivers license, state issued ID, or passport. Skills Needed Attention to detail, Basic computing, Analytical abilities |
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Delta Technical College
Horn Lake Contact 866-733-6652 |
The Medical Billing and Coding Technology program of study is designed to prepare students to work in office positions in hospitals, doctors' offices, health clinics, insurance companies, and other health-related organizations. The student will develop skills using medical terminology, accounting, transcription, coding, and computer software applications. The curriculum complies with the American Association for Medical Transcription Exam Specifications for Certified Medical Transcriptionist, and the American Health Information Management Association Certified Coding Associate Competency Statements.
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Pre-requisites required: 30 hours: Career Certificate | 45 hours: Technical Certificate | 60 hours: Associate of Applied Science Summary of Program Requirements Applicants must apply for East Mississippi admission and be accepted. Student enrolling in any Business and Office Technology degree program must present proof of a minimum ACT score of 14 in English, 14 in Math, and 14 in Reading or ACCUPLACER scores of 21 in Pre-Algebra, 39 in Writing, and 64 in Reading for program entrance. Skills Needed Attention to detail, Basic computing, Analytical abilities |
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East MS Community College
Golden Triangle Campus Contact Trina Dendy 662-243-1986 tdendy@eastms.edu Jodi Pierce 662-243-1960 jpierce@eastms.edu |
In this course, you'll learn how to use the CPT manual and the ICD-10-CM to find medical codes for any disease, condition, treatment, or surgical procedure. This knowledge will help prepare you to work almost anywhere in the medical fieldsdoctors' offices, clinics, public health facilities, hospitals, labs, nursing homes, insurance agencies, or even the comfort of your own home.
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Pre-requisites required: 24 hours, 6 weeks Summary of Program Requirements Applicants must meet HCC admission requirements. Skills Needed Attention to detail, Basic computing, Analytical abilities |
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Holmes Community College
Grenada | Goodman | Ridgeland Contact Allison DeWeese 601-605-345 adeweese@holmescc.edu Tracy Herring 662-227-2350 therring@holmescc.edu |
Students will be instructed in the advanced concepts to billing and coding. Both procedural and diagnostic ICD-10 codes will be included for the student to properly process insurance claims in an ambulatory setting. Association with the insurance companies including Medicare and Medicaid are emphasized. In addition, the student gains knowledge to collect from the past due accounts.
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Day and Night Classes: Online/Online classroom is 8pm Tuesday and Thursday nights |
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Pre-requisites required: 4 months Summary of Program Requirements Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Some community college course work and/or on the job training. Skills Needed Attention to detail, Basic computing, Analytical abilities |
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Medical 2 Career College
Tupelo Contact n/a 877-741-1996 n/a |